Updated 4:11 pm, Wednesday, August 9, 2017

A for sale sign is displayed outside a home along Ashland St. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Houston.

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A for sale sign is displayed outside a home along Ashland St. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Houston.

See some of the most high-end properties on the market in Houston and the suburbs.

Photo: Melissa Phillip

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Audrey and Forrest Wylie head to their Galveston home for a respite from the hectic life of Houston. Audrey says she exhales deeply every time she drives over the causeway. Their living room is designed in classic beach colors and a relaxed style.

Audrey and Forrest Wylie head to their Galveston home for a respite from the hectic life of Houston. Audrey says she exhales deeply every time she drives over the causeway. Their living room is designed in

White-washed walls and wooden beams combine for a fresh look and Old World touch in the Wylies' home, designed by Ginger Barber Interior Design.

White-washed walls and wooden beams combine for a fresh look and Old World touch in the Wylies' home, designed by Ginger Barber Interior Design.

Photo: Michael Hunter

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The Wylies' foyer greets visitors with a bright, beachy feel.

The Wylies' foyer greets visitors with a bright, beachy feel.

Photo: Michael Hunter

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The West U home of Holly and Rick Carr.

The West U home of Holly and Rick Carr.

Photo: Courtesy Photo, Photographer

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At a time when so many homeowners want pale or neutral palettes, Joani Scaff's designs for Holly and Rick Carr stand out for their bold color and high energy. This powder room has bold wallpaper and a bright coral vanity. Who would have thought that a bathroom could feel so happy?

At a time when so many homeowners want pale or neutral palettes, Joani Scaff's designs for Holly and Rick Carr stand out for their bold color and high energy. This powder room has bold wallpaper and a bright

Great views aren't limited to the things you see outdoors. An open staircase provides a view into this dining room, and homeowners Aimee Woodall and Tyler Crabtree make the most of it.

Great views aren't limited to the things you see outdoors. An open staircase provides a view into this dining room, and homeowners Aimee Woodall and Tyler Crabtree make the most of it.

Photo: Julie Soefer Photography

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Well-appointed kitchens are a must in homes today. This one has a fully restored O'Keefe & Merritt midcentury kitchen stove, the swank Aristocrat model.

Well-appointed kitchens are a must in homes today. This one has a fully restored O'Keefe & Merritt midcentury kitchen stove, the swank Aristocrat model.

Photo: Julie Soefer Photography

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A powder room is a great place to try a boldwallpaper design. This one in the home of Aimee Woodall and Tyler Crabtree shows their eclectic, Bohemian style.

A powder room is a great place to try a boldwallpaper design. This one in the home of Aimee Woodall and Tyler Crabtree shows their eclectic, Bohemian style.

Photo: Julie Soefer Photography

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Pam Klein said that she and her husband, Jason, are left brainers, so they hired the right brainers at Nest Design to reinvent their home. It needed new colors and new furnishings that reflect the busy and stylish couple. This sitting room was once considered useful only in December because it was where the couple put their Christmas tree. With bold geometric wallpaper, layered rugs and blue-gray furnishings, the room is now one of Pam Klein's favorite places to sit. less

Pam Klein said that she and her husband, Jason, are left brainers, so they hired the right brainers at Nest Design to reinvent their home. It needed new colors and new furnishings that reflect the busy and ... more

Photo: Julie Soefer

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The theme is continued in the Kleins' dining room, where the walls and ceiling are blue and a layered tray ceiling adds interest from the top down.

The theme is continued in the Kleins' dining room, where the walls and ceiling are blue and a layered tray ceiling adds interest from the top down.

Photo: Julie Soefer

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This traditional furniture and modern art are lovely, but it's the teal-painted walls that make this room pop. Interior designer is Cheryl Baker of CDB Interiors brought this Briargrove home alive with new things and special touches.

This traditional furniture and modern art are lovely, but it's the teal-painted walls that make this room pop. Interior designer is Cheryl Baker of CDB Interiors brought this Briargrove home alive with new

Honey, it's time for happy hour. That's what this peacock-blue lacquered bar says in the River Oaks home of Bailey McCarthy, owner of Biscuit Home.

Honey, it's time for happy hour. That's what this peacock-blue lacquered bar says in the River Oaks home of Bailey McCarthy, owner of Biscuit Home.

Photo: Trevor Tondro, Photographer

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It's River Oaks, but it feels a bit more like Palm Beach. McCarthy adds more bright colors and tropical wallpaper for a vintage vibe in her dining room.

It's River Oaks, but it feels a bit more like Palm Beach. McCarthy adds more bright colors and tropical wallpaper for a vintage vibe in her dining room.

Photo: Trevor Tondro, Photographer

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The Heights home of Leighton Hale and Carlos Garza is a lesson in how to get started. First, choose an interesting door and everyone will wonder what magical things exist behind it. In this case, it's their master suite. The couple found this old door -- which once was someone's front door -- and knew they wanted to use it somewhere in their home. less

The Heights home of Leighton Hale and Carlos Garza is a lesson in how to get started. First, choose an interesting door and everyone will wonder what magical things exist behind it. In this case, it's their ... more

Photo: Michael Hunter

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Hale is known for his lavish Southern cooking and his kitchen includes a broad space for food preparation. Small touches, such as collections of old silver and creamware add personality.

Hale is known for his lavish Southern cooking and his kitchen includes a broad space for food preparation. Small touches, such as collections of old silver and creamware add personality.

Photo: Michael Hunter

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Hale, owner of Back Row Home decor store, repurposes all kinds of things to a spectacular end. In this case, old wrought iron became a headboard and architectural antiques were turned into lamps.

Hale, owner of Back Row Home decor store, repurposes all kinds of things to a spectacular end. In this case, old wrought iron became a headboard and architectural antiques were turned into lamps.

Photo: Michael Hunter

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Forget what any piece is supposed to be used for. In this case, Hale and Garza use an old baker's rack for shelving in the master bathroom and an old bench as a place to sit or hold towels. The windows came from an old country school. Every piece has a story, or two or three.

Forget what any piece is supposed to be used for. In this case, Hale and Garza use an old baker's rack for shelving in the master bathroom and an old bench as a place to sit or hold towels. The windows came

This grand home in River Oaks, created by Curtis & Windham Architects, was inspired by the Surrey country houses of E.L. Lutyens. With several seating areas, elegant lighting and Old World beams, it creates smaller intimate spaces within one large room. less

This grand home in River Oaks, created by Curtis & Windham Architects, was inspired by the Surrey country houses of E.L. Lutyens. With several seating areas, elegant lighting and Old World beams, it creates ... more

Photo: Courtesy Of Curtis & Windham Architects, Photographer

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Every home should have a welcoming foyer, like this one in a country home in Chappell Hill. It's light, bright walls feel fresh and simple but inviting interior are comforting. The nearby staircase indicates even more interesting spaces. And who wouldn't want to say "hello" to this cute little terrier. less

Every home should have a welcoming foyer, like this one in a country home in Chappell Hill. It's light, bright walls feel fresh and simple but inviting interior are comforting. The nearby staircase indicates ... more

Photo: Courtesy Of Curtis & Windham Architects

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Craftsmanship still matters. The luxurious bookcases in this South Boulevard home's library set the tone for serious reading, and provide a view into its well-appointed living room.

Craftsmanship still matters. The luxurious bookcases in this South Boulevard home's library set the tone for serious reading, and provide a view into its well-appointed living room.

Photo: Courtesy Of Curtis & Windham Architects, Photographer

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Towering ceilings match the scale of the Tanglewood home of architect Imad Abdullah and his wife, Dr. Nour Sneige. The dining area has a chandlier that seems to drip from the ceiling.

Towering ceilings match the scale of the Tanglewood home of architect Imad Abdullah and his wife, Dr. Nour Sneige. The dining area has a chandlier that seems to drip from the ceiling.

Photo: Gary Zvonkovic/Zvonkovic Photography, PHOTOGRAPHER

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Architect Imad Abdullah is a self-described "furniture freak." His Tanglewood home is filled with modern and midcentury furniture. His reading room includes two Barcelona chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Architect Imad Abdullah is a self-described "furniture freak." His Tanglewood home is filled with modern and midcentury furniture. His reading room includes two Barcelona chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.